Director, Security Architecture

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

It's an exciting time to join Brown & Brown!  Our business is growing both in North America and internationally which emphasizes the need to build an unparalleled team that promotes future growth. We're excited to continue solidifying that foundation as we are looking for a Director of Security Architecture to join our growing team!

As a senior leader in the corporate information security group, the Director will be responsible for leading a group of Security Architecture and Engineering practitioners.  The responsibilities associated with this role will vary, but require the candidate to be highly technical, while being able to translate strategic and tactical direction into business terms.  The specific responsibilities will change regularly, as the role is both highly technical and collaborative with senior leaders in IT and various businesses.  Having exceptional communication and organizational skills is paramount in a company that is growing quickly with rapidly changing priorities for a senior security leader.

Who We Are:  Brown & Brown, Inc. is a growing global insurance brokerage firm delivering risk management solutions and services since 1939.  Our unique culture is built on honestly, integrity, innovation and discipline and defines who we are and how we treat our customers, teammates and the communities we serve.  We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates---not employees.  We prioritize health, family, and business---in that order.  We embrace and celebrate diversity, always striving to be an inclusive place where you have the power to be yourself.  Traded on the New York Stock Exchange as BRO, Brown & Brown is a big company that doesn’t act like one.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or better in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field

• At least 8-10 years of experience in information security, with a minimum of 5 years in cloud security, particularly in Azure and AWS environments

• Driven and organized with the ability to direct multiple complex cloud-based projects simultaneously, while managing day to day activities of the team(s)

• Critical thinker, having an ability to identify options, the pros & cons of each from different angles, and to make recommendations based on risks and opportunities

• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standard, including NIST CSF, CIS-18, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001

• Exposure to NYDFS, SEC and other regulatory examinations and annual attestations

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA or cloud-specific:

  • Microsoft architect-level certification (or willing to obtain one shortly after hiring)

  • Preferred: Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert

  • Alternatively: Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect Expert

  • AWS Certified Security Specialty certification

• Solid grounding in basics of infrastructure - VMs, networking, DNS, Firewalls, application design, Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Data Loss Prevention (DLP) / Governance, Cloud architectures, server and endpoint security practices

• Ability to assist with incident response and forensics associated with cloud compromises

• Good understanding of current best practices and approaches to identity and access including Azure AD, OAuth 2.0, SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect

• Familiarity with the capabilities of key Azure PaaS workload types, such as App Services, Azure SQL, AKS

• Familiarity with approaches to security in the cloud – WAF, OWASP, DDoS protection

• Ability to collaborate and assist the CISO with defining and driving security strategic directions

• Travel requirement is limited and focused on opportunistic engagements with the businesses

• Position can be staffed as a fully remote teammate, with periodic onsite engagements

What we offer:    

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Discretionary Time Off (DTO)

• Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Assistance

• Mental Health Resources

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.